by Vlad Gutman-Britten on May 3, 2016

Last Monday, the King County Council unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Councilmembers Dembowski and Kohl-Welles requesting a report on transitioning Metro to a zero emission or carbon neutral fleet. This is an exciting step in electrifying King County Metro’s substantial fleet, which includes over 1,500 buses that depend on diesel.

by Seth Zuckerman on May 2, 2016

South African concentrating solar plant generates round the clock, Ukraine marks Chernobyl anniversary, solar auction hits new low under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

by Ross Macfarlane and Taylor Halperin on May 2, 2016

A group of Washington State youth known as the “climate kids” just won an important victory in their bid to force the state to protect their future from catastrophic climate change.

by Elizabeth Willmott on April 27, 2016

The past five years have brought a sea change in urban climate action: increased awareness of the critical role that local leaders play in carbon reduction; new capacity in local governments to tackle climate change; and a sharper focus on strategies that advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

by Seth Zuckerman on April 25, 2016

World Bank and IMF push countries toward carbon pricing, Tacoma gas-to-methanol proposal withdrawn, rail cars to store excess electricity, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

by Elizabeth Willmott on April 25, 2016

Cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electricity grid innovation, and clean transportation.

by Joëlle Robinson on April 22, 2016

Earth Day reflections on the love, tenacity and spirit in standing up to Big Coal and Oil

by Climate Solutions on April 21, 2016

In Washington State, the debate is no longer whether we should address global warming but how best to address the challenge; that shows progress. Here's our response to the carbon tax initiative, I-732.

by Vlad Gutman and Caleb Smith on April 19, 2016

After 12 turbulent weeks, complete with an unanticipated special session, Washington’s 2016 legislative season drew to a close at the end of March. This year’s session included setbacks for climate and clean energy, but took a number of valuable steps forward as well.

by Seth Zuckerman on April 18, 2016

EU regulators propose ‘stress test’ for banks on climate and energy, March breaks global heat records, Midwestern utility heads for 85% renewable power, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.